“Go into all the world & share the Good News” Mark 16
DAILY READINGS
Today’s Mass Readings.
SAINT OF THE DAY
All Souls Day
ON THE INCORRUPTIBLE BODIES OF SAINTS
The Vatican exhumed Pope John XXIII’s body 37 years after his death for identification and relocation. The body was well-preserved due to embalming and a triple-sealed casket. The Vatican did not attribute it to a miracle and only acknowledges supernatural events after exploring natural explanations.
WHY WON’T CHER JUST LEAVE ALREADY?
For what seems like the umpteenth time, aging hippie Cher has already threatened to leave the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected. She is looking for an exit faster than someone in a Congressman Jamaal Bowman fire drill.
OVER DOZEN CHURCHES VANDALIZED, RADICAL ABORTION ACTIVISTS PROMOTE ISSUE 1
Activists supporting Issue 1, which seeks to legalize abortion up to delivery, are vandalizing churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati that oppose it. Churches have reported damage to signs on their property and incidents of vandalism, with none of the vandals having been identified or arrested.
PITTSBURGH SCHOOL BOARD PASSES MEASURE TO INSTRUCT TEACHERS ON ‘WHITE SUPREMACY’ IN MATH CLASSES
Pittsburgh Public Schools has enlisted Quetzal Education to teach math teachers about anti-racist math practices to prioritize the well-being of students of color. This initiative follows a trend of implementing anti-racist math curriculums in multiple school districts.
OHIO ABORTION CLINIC SENDS ANOTHER WOMAN TO ER AFTER BOTCHED ABORTION
A woman was hospitalized due to complications from a procedure at Womens Med Dayton, Dayton’s only abortion facility, which has a history of medical care transgressions. Dayton Right to Life has voiced concerns about the facility’s lack of best practices in spite of a high number of abortions performed each week. Montgomery County has the highest number of abortions in Ohio this year. Cincinnati Right to Life also reminds readers of similar harm inflicted by Martin Haskell’s two abortion facilities.
‘HE HATES HUMANITY:’ ELON MUSK SLAMS GEORGE SOROS ON JOE ROGAN SHOW FOR ‘ERODING THE FABRIC OF CIVILIZATION’
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of X/Twitter, expressed his opinion to Joe Rogan on Tuesday that billionaire Democratic donor George Soros is “eroding the fabric of civilization” and “hates humanity.”
U.S. BISHOPS IGNORE EMBARRASSING PAPAL LETTER ON ‘CLIMATE CRISIS’
The letter from Pope Francis on the “climate crisis” did not receive support from the United States bishops. They chose to focus their apostolic witness on more pressing issues that require attention.
ISSUE 1 WOULD ENDANGER PARENTAL RIGHTS ON ABORTION AND SEX CHANGES. VOTE NO
Ohio’s Issue 1 proposes adding legal abortion to the state constitution, which pro-lifers argue would endanger existing pro-life protections, including Ohio’s parental-involvement law. They contend that passing Issue 1 would enable judges to nullify parental-consent requirements, potentially allowing minors to obtain abortions without their parents’ permission.
MARY STATUE VANDALIZED IN NY CITY; 3RD ATTACK ON A CHURCH IN A WEEK
The Tablet Newspaper reports vandalism of a religious statue in Flushing, NY, mentioning how the church attempts to fix it while continuing its religious rituals. The Tablet Newspaper also points out that other churches were damaged, however, the culprit has not been identified even after having access to security camera footage.
ARIZONA SCHOOL BOARD BECOMES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BATTLEGROUND
Heather Rooks is an Arizona school board member who wants to use Bible quotes in her speeches, but the Peoria Unified School Board has prohibited her from doing so. Despite being warned, Rooks persisted in using Bible quotes and is now suing the board for violating her constitutional rights.
WE HAVE ANOTHER PAYMENT DEVELOPMENT IN THE BIDEN BRIBERY SCANDAL
Hearings on the alleged Biden corruption scandal have been suspended due to House Republican drama and other ongoing issues. The scandal involves payments from Eastern European oligarchs to shell companies owned by the Biden family and remains unresolved.
TRUCKER PERFECTLY DISMANTLES ELECTRIC VEHICLE NARRATIVE IN 2 MINUTES
Barber thinks hybrid-electric trucks are better than fully electric trucks due to infrastructure issues and battery weight. The electrical grid cannot supply 50,000 pounds of battery power per day. Edison Motors has diesel-electric hybrid truck models as a solution.
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION OF A LITTLE GIRL WITH DOWN SYNDROME GOES VIRAL
The story of an American family adopting a girl with Down syndrome from India on social media highlights that despite India discussing a bill to legalize the abortion of Down syndrome babies after 20 weeks, these individuals can lead fulfilling lives with love and care.
HOMESCHOOLING TAKING OFF LIKE A ROCKET
The rise in homeschooling is due to disapproval of traditional education and the pandemic, with an increase of over 50%. Public schools have experienced a decline in enrolment, while private schools have risen by 7%. Homeschooling has a noticeable impact on public schools, irrespective of the quality of school districts.
TERRIFYING TARANTULA FANGS & MORE, OCTOBER’S BEST SCIENCE IMAGES
Nature’s photo team has selected the best science shots of the month.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY CREATES ‘SAFE HAVEN’ FOR JEWISH STUDENTS IN WAVE OF ANTI-SEMITISM
Franciscan University has developed an expedited transfer process to ensure the safety of Jewish students who feel threatened by anti-Semitic incidents on U.S. college campuses. The initiative aims to foster interfaith partnerships between Catholic and Jewish leaders and could serve as a model for other faith-based institutions.
CONDITIONS OF A JUST WAR
Having a well-defined philosophy and hierarchy of values is important in navigating life’s challenges. A Christian’s unwavering moral principles offer a trustworthy guide, while a modern pagan adjusts their principles to fit the situation.
25 YEARS LATER, EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH HAS BEEN A COMPLETE FAILURE
The use of human embryonic stem cells in medical research caused controversy in the US 25 years ago due to the destruction of human life. Supporters saw it as a path to medical breakthroughs, while opponents suggested alternative solutions.
DANGEROUS ILLINOIS ABORTUORY INJURES THREE WOMEN IN UNDER TWO MONTHS
Hope Clinic for Women in Illinois has sent three women to hospital emergency rooms in the last two months. The clinic has a poor safety record, including 17 injuries reported this year, and previous criticism of staff minimizing patient injuries.
DELAWARE ABORTIONS DECLINE 20% AS MORE BABIES ARE SAVED FROM ABORTION
Delaware’s abortion rate decreased by 20% in 2021, with chemical abortions accounting for the majority. Women who had prior pregnancies made up most of those seeking abortions, and black women had the highest abortion rate among all races. Delaware has no effective gestational limits.
ARE ELECTRIC VEHICLES WORSE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT THAN GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLES?
The environmental impact of electric vehicles may be underestimated due to extensive mining required for car batteries, leading to global mining expansion, price spikes, water shortages, ecosystem destruction, and grid strain. China’s dominance in refining energy minerals for electric cars exacerbates the issue, and studies underestimating the impact are flawed as the mining process emits greenhouse gases.
HOW BACH’S TOCCATA & FUGUE IN D MINOR BECAME HALLOWEEN’S THEME SONG
Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor was not intended to be spooky, but its association with Halloween developed due to its ominous sound and the declining popularity of the organ. This piece has been featured in horror movies like “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and video games, resulting in its mysterious reputation.
NASA X-RAY TELESCOPES REVEAL THE HAND OF GOD
Chandra and IXPE telescopes have photographed MSH 15-52 nebula, resembling a hand, having charged particles and antimatter from a neutron star collapse. The telescopes’ data have provided astronomers with new understanding of pulsars’ effect on the environment and how pulsars are created.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS: OHIO STATE, GEORGIA, MICHIGAN, FLORIDA STATE OPEN 1-4 IN TOP 25 POLL
CBS Sports states that Tulane, the highest-ranked Group of Five team, is not eligible to participate in the College Football Playoff and that a 12-team system in the future will increase the chances of Group of Five teams to participate in the playoffs.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FROM OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT SHRINE, MIDDLETOWN, NEW JERSEY
Catholics for Catholics aims to provide easy access to nuns or monks for prayer requests, as this resource is no longer easily available due to various factors. The organization believes that prayer is essential for the soul and wants to reconnect people with these prayerful individuals who spend their lives in devotion.
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